Chief Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu CFR (Aha Eji Eje Mba Ndi Igbo), has been presented to the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma as the replacement for the late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof George Obiozor.
The presentation was made to the Governor by a delegation of the Imo Elders Council led by the Chairman, HRM Eze (Dr.) Cletus Ilomuanya, at the New Executive Council Chambers Government House, Owerri on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
In his address earlier, the Chairman of Imo State Council of Elders, Eze Ilomuanya said the members did not only come to present Chief Iwuanyanwu as “the consensus candidate of the Council for the post of President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo,” but also “the Imo Charter of Equity to His Excellency, Dist. Senator Hope Uzodimma the Executive Governor of Imo State.”
He described Chief Iwuanyanwu as a dynamic, versatile, purpose-driven, and broad-minded personality of impeccable pedigree and appealed to the Governor to grant his seal of support and approval to his adoption by the Council.
Eze Ilomuanya equally explained that the Imo Charter of Equity, unanimously adopted by the Council, “is a panacea to the rancor and heat usually associated with the quest for the Governorship seat of Imo State.”
“It is to ensure peace, equity, fairness, and justice to all the political zones in the State.”
Acceptance from Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu
In his acceptance speech, Chief Iwuanyanwu described his adoption and the role he is to play as President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide as a “sacred duty.”
He expressed happiness in accepting the position and said it was also a surprise that Igbos can unanimously accept that one person leads them without struggles, noting that he believes that God will lead him through.
Chief Iwuanyanwu appreciated the Governor for his numerous achievements, particularly in the areas of road infrastructure, health, and education in the State.
He said his plans for Ohanaeze Ndigbo will include making the body financially self-sufficient, improving the agricultural sector in Igboland, setting up a Council of academics in the area of education, and generally, ensuring that Igboland becomes an industrial hub.
Highlights of the visit were the presentation of the document on the Imo Charter of Equity to the Governor and the observation of one-minute silence in honor of the immediate past President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Prof. Obiozor.
Present at the visit were; the Deputy Governor, Prof. Placid Njoku, the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Cosmas Iwu, Chief of Staff, Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie, and Members of the Expanded Executive Council.
From the Traditional Institutions were the Chairman Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM Eze (Dr.) Emmanuel Okeke and his two Deputies, HRH Eze Eddy Okeke and HRH Eze Thomas Obiefule of Okigwe zone and Orlu zone respectively.
Gov Uzodimma on Iwuanyanwu
Governor Uzodimma had expressed delight over the visit and the opportunity to host the Elders and congratulated Chief Emmanuel Iwuanuyanwu for his choice and adoption by the Imo Elders to be the next President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
He acknowledged that “Iwuanyanwu is well–known, not only to the Igbos and Nigeria but all over the world with impeccable credentials and high-level pedigree.”
Governor Uzodimma noted that he was happy that the stakeholders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo were able to discover somebody who can appropriately fit into the vacuum created by the demise of the former President General, Prof. George Obiozor, and emphasized that “the choice of Iwuanyanwu is a right one that no individual/group can fault.”
He expressed gratitude to the Elders and Imo citizens for believing in him, and showing him love at all times, particularly on January 5, 2023, at the Stakeholders meeting when Imo people invited him to run for a second tenure.
Chief Iwuanyanwu on Zoning and Doctored Speech
Chairman of The Council of Elders, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has said zoning is necessary to bring stability to the country.
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